I didn’t like the front page headline on the Irish Examiner recently — a TD claiming to be gay.

AS a former member of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, I want to welcome the report of the committee on future oil and gas finds off our coasts.

The Irish economy earned itself the title ‘the Celtic Tiger’ for its spectacular growth between 1995 and 2007.

We, the parents of Scoil Bhreandáin, Eachléim, Blacksod, Co. Mayo, write in relation to the withdrawal of a concessionary post from our school on Aug 31.

Regarding Fianna Fáil and Eamon Ó Cuív, I find it very disturbing that the TD does not have the moral freedom to campaign for a no vote in the coming referendum or to state his view throughout the campaign.

The recent Nama announcement of its 80/20 Deferred Payment Initiative is surely welcomed by all nervous home buyers as it clearly guarantees against up to 20% of house value loss within five years.

Cardinal Brady should have resigned, but he and his advisors again adopt a narrow interpretation of Canon Law which is self-serving and gives primacy to the welfare of the institutional Church.

AS a fan of RTÉ radio and television for over 40 years, I am getting fed up listening to RTÉ presenters, constantly apologising for Prime Time Investigates.

It seems we are meant to be impressed that former President Mrs McAleese returned about €500,000 in unspent personal allowances to the State.

Whilst I am no fan of Israel and its policies towards Palestinians, the decision by traditional group Dervish to pull out of a short tour there because of ‘venom’ directed towards them on a social media site is regrettable.